Malatimadhava

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discussed in biography

… and the coronation of Rama; Malatimadhava (“Malati and Madhava”), a complex original love intrigue (complete with sorcery, human sacrifice, and Tantric practice) in 10 acts abounding in stirring, though sometimes improbable, incidents; and Uttararamacharita (“The Later Deeds of Rama”), which continues the story of Rama from his coronation to the…

Shakta rites

… (Chandi-shataka) and Bhavabhuti his play Malati Madhava (early 8th century), about the adventures of the hero Madhava and his beloved Malati; both of these works refer to Tantric practices. There is no traditional authoritative list of Tantric texts, but many are extant.